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Headwater Research LLC, the plaintiff in this litigation, is identified as a Non-Practicing Entity (NPE) or patent assertion entity (PAE). The company was founded in 2008 by Dr. Gregory Raleigh and focuses on inventing and developing technological breakthroughs, particularly in mobile operating systems, cloud technology, and mobile network services, which it then commercializes through licensing or by forming new companies. Headwater Research has an extensive patent portfolio and a history of actively asserting its patents against major technology companies and mobile device manufacturers.

The specific defendant and the accused product in this particular case (2:25-cv-00916) are not readily available in the provided search results. While Headwater Research LLC is known for asserting patents against a range of entities, including wireless carriers and mobile device ecosystems, and has recently launched campaigns against companies like Uber, Tencent, Supercell, Walmart, and Target for alleged cloud messaging infringement, and previously sued Samsung and Apple for mobile device-related patents, the direct defendant for case 2:25-cv-00916 remains unconfirmed by the current search.

The patent asserted in this case is US Patent 10237757. This patent is titled "System and method for wireless network offloading." It generally describes a technique for cellular service providers to encourage or direct subscribers to offload from a cellular network to a second network, such as Wi-Fi. This involves using network data to determine wireless offloading priorities for subscribers, generating prioritized network lists, and offering incentives (e.g., lower service costs or improved services) to encourage offloading.

The litigation is taking place in the Eastern District of Texas, a venue widely recognized as a top forum for patent litigation, particularly for NPE filings. The court's popularity among patent plaintiffs is attributed to several factors, including its established patent rules, potentially plaintiff-friendly procedural frameworks, and a history of large patent damage awards. While a specific judge for case 2:25-cv-00916 is not definitively identified in the provided results, Judge James Rodney Gilstrap is a highly active judge for patent cases in this district. The case is notable as part of Headwater Research's broader, aggressive patent assertion strategy, which has seen successful outcomes, including a significant jury award against Samsung in the Eastern District of Texas in a separate case. There is an IPR filing from Samsung challenging Headwater Research patents, though the provided information does not explicitly link it to patent 10237757 or this specific litigation.

Regrettably, specific key legal developments and the outcome for case 2:25-cv-00916 in the Texas Eastern District Court, where Headwater Research LLC is asserting U.S. Patent 10237757, cannot be fully detailed through public web searches. The defendant for this particular case number could not be definitively identified, and therefore, specific docket events are not publicly ascertainable without access to a comprehensive legal database like PACER or specialized legal news services.

However, general context regarding Headwater Research LLC's litigation campaign and the patent in question can be provided:

• Patents at Issue: The litigation involves U.S. Patent 10237757, titled "System and method for wireless network offloading." This patent relates to techniques for managing mobile data traffic by intelligently offloading device connections between cellular networks and other wireless networks, such as Wi-Fi. The patent was issued on March 19, 2019.
• Filing & Initial Pleadings: Headwater Research LLC is an active patent plaintiff in the Eastern District of Texas, filing multiple suits asserting similar wireless offloading patents against various telecommunication companies. For instance, in May 2025, Headwater Research LLC filed suits against AT&T (2:25-cv-00464), Deutsche Telekom (Sprint, T-Mobile) (2:25-cv-00462), and Verizon (2:25-cv-00463) in the Eastern District of Texas, all asserting patent 10237757 among others. Another case (2:25-cv-00917) was filed against Comcast Cable Communications LLC, also asserting patent 10237757. While these related cases provide insight into the nature of the asserted patent, the specific complaint details, defendant, answer, or counterclaims for case 2:25-cv-00916 are not publicly available from the conducted searches.
• Pre-trial motions of substance: Details regarding motions to dismiss, transfer, stay, or summary judgment for case 2:25-cv-00916 are unavailable due to the inability to identify the specific defendant and access its docket.
• Claim construction (Markman) outcomes: No information on a Markman hearing or claim construction order for this specific case is publicly available.
• Discovery milestones: No specific discovery milestones for case 2:25-cv-00916 are publicly available.
• Trial events, verdict, and post-trial motions: There is no public record of a trial, verdict, or post-trial motions for this specific case. Given that the case was filed in 2025, it is likely still in the early to mid-stages of litigation.
• Settlement, dismissal, judgment, or appeal: The final disposition or current posture of case 2:25-cv-00916 is not publicly available. However, in a related case involving Headwater Research LLC and AT&T (case 2:25-cv-00464), asserting U.S. Patent 10237757, all claims and causes of action were dismissed without prejudice pursuant to a joint stipulation by the parties as of September 29, 2025. This outcome means Headwater Research LLC retains the right to reassert the patents in future proceedings and no judicial findings on patent validity or infringement were made. This particular dismissal, however, does not directly pertain to 2:25-cv-00916.
• Parallel PTAB IPR/PGR proceedings: Public web searches did not reveal any specific Inter Partes Review (IPR) or Post-Grant Review (PGR) proceedings filed at the USPTO Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) specifically challenging U.S. Patent 10237757. The USPTO's P-TACTS system is the official means for tracking such proceedings, but direct search results for the specific patent number were not returned.

As of the current date, case 2:25-cv-00916 remains active litigation in the Texas Eastern District Court, but its detailed developments are not publicly accessible through general web search.

Identifying the counsel of record for Headwater Research LLC in case 2:25-cv-00916 presents some challenges as direct docket information for this specific case is not immediately available in the search results. However, Headwater Research LLC frequently uses several prominent law firms for its patent litigation, particularly in the Eastern District of Texas. Based on recent and relevant Headwater Research LLC patent litigation, the following firms and attorneys are likely to be involved:

Russ August & Kabat

• Attorneys: Marc Fenster, Reza Mirzaie, Brian Ledahl, Ben Wang, Dale Chang, Kris Davis, Adam Hoffman, Minna Jay, Mackenzie Paladino, James Pickens, James Tsuei, Philip Wang, Jason Wietholter.
• Role: Lead counsel.
• Office Location: Los Angeles, CA (for many listed attorneys).
• Relevant Experience: This firm, and these specific attorneys, have a strong track record of securing significant patent infringement verdicts for Headwater Research LLC. For instance, they won a $175 million jury verdict against Verizon Communications in July 2025 and were part of the team that secured a verdict of over $278 million against Samsung in April (year not specified but implied recently). They also represented Headwater Research LLC in a case against Amazon.com Services LLC (2:25-cv-00897) in the Eastern District of Texas, which was later consolidated.

Miller Fair Henry PLLC (formerly Ward, Smith & Hill, PLLC)

• Attorneys:
  • Andrea Fair: Partner, lead counsel. She has a national reputation for securing multimillion-dollar verdicts in intellectual property and patent cases, including an $847 million result against Verizon and a $121.95 million jury verdict against Amazon. She was also part of the trial team that won the $175 million verdict against Verizon for Headwater Research.
  • Brett Miller: Partner. (New named partner as of October 1, 2024, when the firm transitioned from Ward, Smith & Hill to Miller Fair Henry).
  • Claire Henry: Partner. (New named partner as of October 1, 2024). She is recognized for business litigation and high-stakes patent litigation in the Eastern and Western Districts of Texas.
  • Judge T. John Ward: Of Counsel (formerly named partner at Ward, Smith & Hill). Known for major trial victories against companies like Apple, Samsung, and Microsoft.
  • Charles Everingham IV: Of Counsel (formerly named partner at Ward, Smith & Hill). Represents both plaintiffs and defendants in patent infringement cases and has unique insight into the Eastern District of Texas.
  • Garrett Parish: Associate.
• Role: Often serves as local counsel or co-counsel in the Eastern District of Texas due to its strong regional presence and experience.
• Office Location: Longview, Texas.
• Relevant Experience: This firm (both as Ward, Smith & Hill and now Miller Fair Henry) is "a force to be reckoned with in the Eastern District of Texas" and has a history of high-stakes IP trials, including patent infringement wins against Apple and Samsung for other clients.

McKool Smith

• Attorneys: David Sochia (Dallas, managing partner), Jennifer Truelove (Marshall, TX), Michael Fritz (Dallas), Eliza Beeny (New York), Alan Whitehurst (Washington D.C.).
• Role: While specific appearance for Headwater Research LLC in 2:25-cv-00916 is not confirmed, McKool Smith is a "powerhouse litigation firm" frequently engaged by patent plaintiffs, including in the Eastern District of Texas.
• Office Locations: Dallas, Marshall, New York, Washington D.C., and others.
• Relevant Experience: McKool Smith has a long history of securing large patent infringement verdicts for its clients, including multi-million dollar wins against Samsung, Ericsson, Apple, and Microsoft. They are particularly praised for their "great trial presentation, in-depth knowledge on patent litigation, SEPs, and the Eastern District of Texas."

Nix Patterson, LLP

• Attorneys: Michael Angelovich, Cary Patterson.
• Role: Lead or co-counsel.
• Office Location: Not specified in search for all offices, but they handle cases nationwide.
• Relevant Experience: Nix Patterson has extensive experience representing plaintiffs in intellectual property infringement cases, including securing multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. They have represented clients in over 50 significant patent infringement lawsuits, recovering more than $750 million in the last decade, and obtained a $54 million judgment against US Bank for willful patent infringement for DataTreasury Corporation.

It's important to note that while these firms and attorneys are frequently involved in Headwater Research LLC's patent litigation, the exact lineup for any given case (such as 2:25-cv-00916) would be confirmed through the specific case's docket entries. Without direct access to the docket for 2:25-cv-00916, this list is based on strong inferences from Headwater Research LLC's consistent litigation strategy and counsel choices in similar, recent Eastern District of Texas cases.

Unfortunately, the search results do not currently provide the name of the defendant(s) in case 2:25-cv-00916, nor any information about the counsel representing them. The provided Lex Machina snippet shows a case titled "Headwater Research LLC v. SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. et al" with case number 2:23-cv-00103, which is a different case number and filing year than the one requested (2:25-cv-00916).

Therefore, without knowing the defendant, it is not possible to identify their counsel of record. Filings are likely not yet public or easily accessible via general web search.